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Strengthening Indonesia’s foreign policy towards Myanmar’s conflict resolution

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As Indonesia took the mantle of ASEAN Chairmanship this year, it aims to put Myanmar's conflict resolution as its priority. During the recent ASEAN Summit in May 2023, the Leaders reiterated their support in addressing the situation in Myanmar through the Five Points Consensus (5PC) as the main reference of ASEAN in engaging with Myanmar.

However, Myanmar remains a challenge for Indonesia’s Chairmanship. The situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate since the military coup on 1 February 2021. Even after two years, there are no signs that the military junta will lessen its control or will allow for a democratic transition in Myanmar. The situation in Myanmar should not be “swept under the rug” and Indonesia’s strong leadership would be needed to resolve this issue. Although ASEAN holds a principle of non-intervention, the ASEAN Charter also creates room for conflict resolution. The main objective of the organization has always been on maintaining peace and stability in the region, and in the past five decades, ASEAN has successfully handled various conflicts in the region. This year, all international community eyes will be on ASEAN and Indonesia as the political driver.

This paper will argue that Indonesia is the country with sufficient capacity and political will to help resolve the situation in Myanmar and the paper will provide 3 (three) main recommendations to strengthen its effort. First, strengthening the modalities of the Office of the Special Envoy by utilizing Indonesia’s expertise in conflict resolution. Second, opening ways for Myanmar’s national dialogue through the diplomatic approach and finding innovative, inclusive and sustainable formulations toward peace. Last, galvanizing international support for Myanmar by working with countries beyond the region and through the United Nations.

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Ketersediaan

2023-0004

Sesdilu 74-2023

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Sesdilu 74-2023

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Jakarta : Kementerian Luar Negeri., 2023

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English

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UPT Sekolah Staf Dinas Luar Negeri

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